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You brought genuine tears to my fathers eyes. My father is the most hard ass, non emotional person I know. This is truly touching. I cant find the words im looking for to describe to you the emotional impact this has on me, someone who doesnt even know you or your son. I am deeply sorry for your loss. And iloveyou.

I have to say, I am in awe. It's one of those pieces that is just beautiful without being too busy and messy. Everything seems just in the right place in it. Awesome execution of an awesome tattoo. I am incredibly sorry about your son. Cancer is a bitch.

The Blackbird lyrics are included because 1. They just seemed appropriate to the situation, he was often ill, even before the cancer. 2. We played this song at his memorial/funeral service, along with Return to Pooh corner by Kenny Loggins and several others, however I felt like these lyrics not only made for a poignant statement but also were something I would not mind having printed on me for the rest of forever. Much love for the Beatles.

The next person to bitch about comic sans I will punch you in the balls (man or not) and cut your throat. He fucking lost his child and you have the need to bitch about what kind of font he used. Now that's not very reddit-like is it?

They are extremely helpful, and also talented, I could not recommend that shop more. It's all his original art, I gave him some pretty general outlines that he was able to run with and create something better than I ever could have imagined.

This just breaks my heart, man. So sorry. I have 2 sons (1 and 4) and couldn't even imagine. Beautiful ink, wouldn't change a thing. I am curious, as other users have said, as to the significance of the Beatles lyric and would appreciate elaboration if you don't mind. FYI, This post irons my resolve for my next ink to be my boys' hands over my heart. I wish for peace for you sir and all the best.

Well, I'm sure I'll get all sorts of shit for saying this, but, the this piece looks incredibly flat, and the text really breaks up the look and feel of this tattoo. The shading on the tree is quite nice though.

Hey man, just cruising reddit and came across your photo. I met you at the Beaumont, Tx tattoo convention. Amazing piece, the photo does it no justice. Seeing it in person is the way to go. Hope things are going well, always nice to see a redditor from your area.